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Brush holder with immortal realms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical brush holder made of dark gray stone or metal with a flat top and bottom, the bottom features three small feet. The body of the brush holder is decorated with intricate carvings depicting various scenes. The carvings feature trees, flowers, and people in traditional clothing. The scenes are divided into three horizontal bands that wrap around the body. The top band features a tree and flowers on the left and a bird on the right. The middle band features a pagoda in the center. The bottom band features people in traditional clothing. The background of the image is light grey. Brush holder with immortal realms by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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